Nursing in acute and critical care -- Airway: maintaining airway patency -- Breathing: patients with breathing problems -- Circulation: patients with circulatory problems -- Disability: patients with neurological impairment -- Exposure -- Decision making in acute and critical care.
Summary:
"Acute and Critical Care Nursing at a Glance" provides an introduction to the key knowledge and skills required for patient assessment and problem identification, as well as how to plan, implement and evaluate care management strategies. It also explores clinical decision-making processes and their impact on care delivery, as well as key psychosocial issues, pain management and safe transfer. Each chapter is presented in a clear, double-page spread with key information accompanied by tables, illustrations, photographs and diagrams. "Acute and Critical Care Nursing at a Glance" is ideal for nursing students, healthcare assistants, and registered nurses working within the acute and critical care setting. -- From publisher's description.
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